Early Childhood Fine Motor Skills Apps



Cut the Buttons


Great for fine motor development, does not mirror a typical scissor hold but must use two fingers to “cut” buttons off pockets as they are moving around on the screen. (free)


Monster Mouth DDS


A game about dental hygiene with monster patients, & it helps students to practice fine motor skills. Monster Mouth DDS lets you take control of being a dentist for an array of wacky monster patients, each of which has a unique complaint that you'll have to deal with as quickly as you can, while inflicting as little pain as possible.
  • Easy touch controls: Rub a tooth to clean it.
  • X-ray teeth to find hidden cracks.
  • Use bombs to blow open cracked teeth.
  • Pull out creepy cavities with tongs.
  • FREE for iPad & iPod Touches.


MosaicHD


Boards with patterns in a grid style layout, & pins that are used to complete the board. It requires very simple motor skills, & also engages the mind & brain. Wonderful for young children to play individually. There is also a "simple" mode for smaller children, & a "regular" mode for older players. (iPad - $1.99)


Slide & Spin


Great for developing fine motor skills using four basic motions: turning, sliding, spinning, & pushing of a button. Kids simply slide, spin or push one of the four buttons to reveal the hidden surprise. (iPad – free)


Last Updated - May 2014